Dutch teen who survived rape, and was refused medically assisted death, dies at home
Noa Pothoven was sexually assaulted at age 11, then later raped by two men at the age of 14. Continue reading
Medically-assisted Dying
Toronto woman raising awareness about medical assistance in dying days before she plans to end her life
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
Violeta Mikaia is just days away from ending her life and wants to tell others who are suffering that medical assistance in dying is now legal. Continue reading
‘He just slipped away’: Keremeos man throws party as he undergoes physician-assisted death
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
They sang songs, indulged in a potluck feast, drank whiskey and smoked cigars. Continue reading
Friends speak out about former nun who chose medically-assisted death when faced with terminal cancer
By Jill Croteau Reporter
More Albertans than ever before are choosing medically-assisted death. Friends of one woman who made that choice speak out about how her religious faith didn’t prevent her from making the decision she did. Continue reading
First Halifax hospice to open in early April
Construction on the 10-bedroom facility on Francklyn Street is scheduled for completion by the end of the month, with early application procedures set to begin March 27. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: In death, Audrey Parker issues a challenge to Canadian leaders
We’ll see which leaders have the courage to take up Audrey Parker’s cause, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading
Halifax woman’s fight to change Canada’s assisted-dying law continues after her death
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
A video was released Wednesday by Dying With Dignity Canada, as part of the charity’s national campaign to amend Canada’s assisted-dying law. Continue reading
Defence begins in case of Quebec man charged with killing wife suffering from Alzheimer’s
The defense will argue that Michel Cadotte cannot be held responsible for the killing of his wife because of his state of mind at the time. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Supporting seniors in Alberta
Irene Martin-Lindsay of Alberta Seniors Communities & Housing Association, and University of Alberta law professor, Eric Adams, offer some thoughts on important issues for seniors. Continue reading
Halifax’s Audrey Parker – who pushed for assisted dying changes – dies
Audrey Parker was given a series of lethal injections while she was surrounded by family and a few friends at her apartment in Halifax. Continue reading